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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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@Dimity

I am going to get stuck into my desk area. Need to move the computer and modem and find other homes for things. Need to pack away the desk and decide if need to chuck it. Getting aircon installed there next Friday. Oh also need to remove whiteboard from wall and maybe clean the wall.

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@Oaktree it would be good to keep the desk as a work space especially if you ever write eg memoirs. My desk is cluttered and occasionally the cat knocks stuff off. I need to regas the office chair.

It's good you're getting a/c. If it's a reverse cycle split system it should cut your heating bills. I haven't figured out all the controls on mine yet.

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Well @Dimity

I do have a couple of other desks. My son left one in his old room and I have another one in the front room.

Yes the aircon is split system. I am pretty excited about getting it as I have never had aircon in my life before

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Same here @Oaktree. Never had it until last year It's lovely on the really hot days

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@Dimity

I just got busy and moved the computer and monitors into the front room. Cleaned the desk. Took the paintings and the monthly planner off the walls. Removed all the screws. Tomorrow I will take the desk apart and store it away. I also need to clean the walls and the floor behind where the desk has been standing for years.

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@Dimity

Last summer was insanely hot and I promised myself that I would get aircon put in this year.

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Well done @Oaktree

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Thanks @Dimity

I usually don’t get much done so I am pleased I haven’t left it all to the last minute. There is quite a bit to get done. I underestimated it really

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@Dimity @Appleblossom @TAB @PeppyPatti @Glisten

I just washed the two walls where the air conditioner is going and I got down on my hands and knees and scrubbed the floor by the walls. Just need to grab the ladder and clean the tops of the walls where I couldn’t reach. They don’t look that much better despite all the effort gone to.

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well hopefully the water got dirty, must have changed something @Oaktree at least you know you tried anyway

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